Affiliates/Partnerships Manager
Location: GB, LND, London
Department: Marketing
Employment type: Full-time
Function: Marketing

Company profile:
Want to build a 21st century financial service?We're convinced that that there is a need for innovation in financial services and that current banks will not be the ones providing this. Instead this innovation will come from companies like TransferWise and we're on a hunt for great minds who think like we do.

Job description:
TransferWise is a VC-backed, international money transfer start-up co-founded by Skype’s first employee and backed by some of planet's most experienced innovators, including Sir Richard Branson and PayPal founder Peter Thiel, we're disrupting the world of currency &amp; international money transfer. That means flipping a gazillion dollar industry on its head and taking power away from banks and the establishment.Located in the heart of Shoreditch, the hub of London’s start up scene, we’re growing at an extraordinary rate and looking for exceptional talent to jump on board.We’re currently 100 people strong and handling many millions of pounds daily.If you’re looking for a stuffy financial company, the back button beckons, if you want to be part of something innovative and truly exciting, read on.So, what’s the role?Reporting to the Digital Marketing Manager, you'll work across our affiliates/partnerships channelResponsible for acquisition, retention and activation of affiliates and partnershipsNegotiate and constantly reviewing commercial agreementsResearch, identify and acquire high affinity online partnerships on an international scaleMonitor and optimise carefully balancing various KPIsEducate affiliates on best practices and engage constantlyBrand evangelist; you will need to pass our little revolution to new partnersConstant and thorough data analysis to identify areas for improvementOwnership/resolution of commercial, operational and technical issues with affiliates

Requirements:
What skills do I need?2-4 years experience in running successful online affiliate programmes and partnerships for a fast-growing business or within an agencySynthesized thinking that enables you to think out of the box; vertical is not part of standard affiliate spaceExcellent communication, sales and negotiation skillsA commercial guru. You know exactly what to offer for each partner and how to make a partnership financially successful for both endsUsed to aggressive acquisition targets within the right performance KPIsExtremely efficient; Track record of effectively delivering multiple projects at one time in very fast-moving environmentProven affiliate management experience on fast-paced growth numbersPrevious experience with multinational localised campaignsExcellent ability to evaluate and prioritise each opportunity by its acquisition potentialVery personable and good at building constructive relationships with colleagues, partners, media owners and agenciesProactive with can-do attitude, generally full of great ideas and able to get stuff done without close supervision

Benefits:
Apart from all-expenses-paid company days twice a year with the whole team, stock options in one of Europe’s most hotly tipped startups, a sexy laptop of your choice and team lunches every Friday, you won’t get much in the way of extras.However, we will give you 25 days holiday a year (plus public holidays), a fun, friendly atmosphere, plenty of opportunities to grow and the chance to be part of our little revolution. Oh, and coffee, there’s plenty of coffee.